Truck News

Class 8 net orders remain weak in September

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The Class 8 market remained soft in September, with preliminary net order numbers reported by FTR Associates coming in at the lower end of expectations.

Cummins Westport to offer natural gas 6.7L ISB G

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Cummins Westport has announced it plans to offer a mid-range natural gas engine based on Cummins’ 6.7-litre ISB.

Fall Driving for Profit session to feature top execs from Prime, TCA

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The second installment of the 2012 Driving for Profit Series is coming to Mississauga Nov. 13.

Trucking conditions improve in August: FTR report

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions improved in August, rising 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index, published by FTR.

Meritor expands Edmonton aftermarket distribution centre

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Meritor has recently completed an expansion of its aftermarket distribution centre in Edmonton, Alta., which the company says will improve service and delivery time to its western Canada OE dealer and warehouse distributor...

Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration buys Thermo King Eastern Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration (JTR) has purchased Thermo King Eastern Canada (TKEC) from Ingersoll Rand. Jonjo is an independent transport refrigeration sales, service and parts company with more than 25 years in the...

CTA briefs APTA delegates on top industry issues

HALIFAX, N.S. -- A full contingent of Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) staff were on-hand at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Transportation Summit here today.

East Coast fleets consider advantages of natural gas

HALIFAX, N.S. -- The potential of natural gas as a viable trucking fuel is no longer a curiosity; it has implanted itself into the collective consciousness of trucking industry decision makers and seems unlikely to go away.

Irving Oil to build LNG fuelling infrastructure

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Irving Oil is planning to make liquefied natural gas (LNG) available at five of its existing fuelling stations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

N.S. transport minister emphasizes harmonization during APTA address

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Nova Scotia Transport Minister, Maurice Smith, addressed Atlantic Provinces Trucking Associations (APTA) delegates today, with a promise to work closely with the industry ad neighbouring provinces to improve harmonization.

Hitachi Capital opens Canadian branch

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Hitachi Capital America (HCA) has created a Canadian branch of the company called Hitachi Capital Canada (HCC). The Burlington, Ont.-based firm will initially target the truck transportation market in Canada, building on its...

Thermo King achieves EPA, CARB certification for 2013 engines

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Thermo King officials say the company has become the first transport refrigeration manufacturer to receive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for 2013 model year...

Mack now offering adaptive cruise with braking on Pinnacle models

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has announced it is now offering the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system on its Pinnacle models.

Clement brings red tape reduction message to Tandet Group

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- President of the federal Treasury Board, Tony Clement, today visited Tandet Group to discuss his government’s aim to reduce red tape in the trucking industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group closes MSM deal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wheels Group has closed its acquisition of MSM Transportation.